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VEU 97T

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

73,879 mi
Last recorded73,879 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEU 97T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2018 73,879 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front both front tyres cracked on side wall

Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,513 miles

Battery moves freely in battery box, beneath floorpan.

Offside Rear Inner sill repair patch poorly welded at base of patch

Rear brake pipes secured directly to rear axle, with risk if rubbing/chaffing

Fail 3 Mar 2017 73,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Battery moves freely in battery box, beneath floorpan.

Offside Rear Inner sill repair patch poorly welded at base of patch

Rear brake pipes secured directly to rear axle, with risk if rubbing/chaffing

Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,253 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 73,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 73,213 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe clamp broken (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking FRONT FUEL FILTER (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering boot (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering boot (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mountings broken (7.1.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner bottom sills (2.4.A.3)

Upper Fuel pipe leaking REAR (7.2.3)

FRONT COIL SPRINGS C0RRODED

rough in parts

Pass 24 Aug 2009 73,081 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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VEU 97T is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1979 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 52,668 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VEU 97T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 47 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VEU 97T registered?

VEU 97T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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